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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Upcycled: My NEW DRESS from MEN'S DRESS SHIRT

Maybe I'm behind the times for this post. It seems everyone out there has turned a men's dress shirt into something. Whether they turned it into a toddler dress, a halter top or a dress for themselves, other people have done this and inspired me to try. My husband, Patrick, was in his closet the other day complaining about a stain on a collar of his dress shirt. He threw it on the floor and said, "It's ruined. I can't wear this anymore. Look at this collar. Let's donate it."
LIGHTBULB! Sewing opportunity!!
I asked if I could use it for fabric and he said sure and gave me 4 more old shirts! SIGH. I love him.
So I scoured the internet for some inspiration and came up with my own dress. It's simple, straight and with a belt I thought it was cute. So I wore it all day for Father's Day. My husband thought it was sexy. I'll go with it. :)
If you make one I recommend ironing your seams once they're sewn. I'm not a huge fan of ironing but the more I do it, the happier I am with the results.


Some awesome men's dress shirt to women's dress TUTORIALS:







What have you upcycled lately?
Share it in the comments section as a link. I'd love to see it!

Linking up here:Sugar Bee Crafts, Ladybug Blessings
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16 comments:

  1. RebeccaJune 21, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    This is too cute! You did a great job! Classic, yet summertime chic :)

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  2. KelliJune 21, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    LOVE it!! And the belt adds a lot! Maybe I can convince Chris to go through his closet...well, I better finish all the projects I've got in mind first! ;)

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  3. UnknownJune 21, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love to reuse old items from around the house and create something new! The dress looks great on you. I may need to steal one of my hubby's shirts :)
    Here is an upcycled shirt project I have done.
    I hope you enjoy!
    Jennie
    http://willowbeanstudio.blogspot.com/2011/04/its-time-for-little-spring-cleaning.html

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  4. ShaleaJune 21, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Looks so nice and carefree. So, did you cut off the collar and make a casing for an elastic top? I HAVE to try this one quicklike! Please let enlighten your "blog stalkers."

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  5. BluBabesCreateJune 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    A dress shirt skirt! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenJune 21, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Thanks, everybody! Shalea, I will post the how-to for you. I started taking the pictures for a tutorial then thought I had ruined it and stopped taking pictures. But I will post what I have.
    Jenny

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  7. Megan @ Cut the Craft!June 21, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I NEED this dress! Great job!

    Megan
    www.CutTheCraft.com

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  8. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 2:43 AM

    A wonderful 'new' dress! thanks for sharing on my weekly link up too!

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  9. KarimaJune 22, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Lovely dress, I too love upcycling! Saw you on the smwyg linky, Karima x
    www.karimascrafts.com

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  10. KatyJune 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    That's a very cute dress and it looks adorable on you.

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  11. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    This is awesome! Love the look of the dress and especially the big belt! Hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/06/pink-hippo-party-34.html

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  12. Tina@WhatWeKeepJune 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    This is so great! I have 7 or 8 of my husband's shirts ready to donate. Would love to see your tutorial and make a few to wear in this Texas heat! It looks wonderful on you!
    ~Tina

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  13. jess@balancing the dreamJune 23, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I love how you used an old shirt to create a dress!! so creative!! You did a great job!!

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  14. Sarah @ This Crazy Blessed LifeJune 24, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Oh my Jenny! I love it!!! I can't wait for your tutorial :)

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  15. UnknownJune 25, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Love it! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next week!

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